The Peruvian surfers have dominated the 2014 ISA China Cup, held in Wanning, Hainan Island, China. With eight nations competing in Riyue Bay- including the first ever Chinese surfing team – Nicholas Squiers, from Australia, ended up stealing the Men’s gold medal. “It’s one thing to surf for yourself, but to have your country’s emblem […]
Yes, it happened. A group of male surfers has decided to intimidate, insult, drop in and snake female riders competing at the 2014 Billabong Women’s Summersurf Challenge, an event held in Kommetjie, near Cape Town, South Africa. The event attracted 41 surfers, including a nine-year-old girl and many other young surfers who traveled hundreds of […]
The Qualifying Series (QS) format will see dramatic changes. The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has announced that the “Star” series will be renamed and merged in 2015. Meet the new designations. There are five new QS levels replacing the former seven “Star” events. Numbers reflect points on offer:
Mick Fanning defeated Joel Parkinson to conquer the 2014 J-Bay Open in pristine eight-to-ten foot waves, at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. The road to the final was a tough one for the Australian friends. With strong winds blowing, low temperatures and long paddle outs, Fanning and Parkinson had a few strong names to dethrone before the final […]
Timmy Reyes has won the Mr Price Pro Ballito 2014, in six-to-eight foot (1.5- 2 meter) surf, in South Africa. The Californian surfer, 32, proved it is never too late to make a glorious comeback, after several injuries almost put an end to his surfing career. Tim Reyes defeated Matt Wilkinson in the final heat […]
The Mr Price Pro Ballito 2014 has entered man-on-man competition, in South Africa. The biggest Qualification Series event in Africa plays a decisive role in the qualification hopes for the 2015 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT). There are only 20 surfers battling for big points. Jack Freestone scored the highest heat total of the day, […]
Gabriel Medina defeated Nat Young to conquer the Fiji Pro 2014, in three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf at Cloudbreak, Tavarua. In the first semifinal, Nat Young and Michel Bourez had to tackle small surf and multiple lulls. Barrels were rare, and scores were low. With ten minutes to go, the Californian got the […]
Grant “Twiggy” Baker is the 2013/2014 Big Wave World Tour champion. The South African big wave charger has had a stunning season, with two consecutive victories at the Punta Galea Challenge and Mavericks Invitational. In the penultimate event of the 2014 Big Wave World Tour, Grant Baker finished in a well-deserved third place, which means […]
Gambia and Nigeria have officially joined the International Surfing Association (ISA). The Gambia is a country located in West Africa. With approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) of coastline, it is bordered by Senegal. “The Gambia is incredibly excited to become a member of the ISA. We know that our citizens will enjoy surfing and SUP, […]
The Surfers’ Circle Walk of Fame will be constructed on the traffic circle at Surfers’ Corner, in Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa. The new historic national landmark will celebrate the heritage and culture of South African surfing, where the first surfers rode waves back in 1919. The birthplace of surfing in South Africa, which has […]